What’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio? Nothing, yet everything. It’s the same grape in different languages: “gris” is French and “grigio” is Italian. Both mean “gray.” But there’s ...
OK, what’s the difference? Different names, same grape. Pinot Grigio = Italian. Pinot Gris = French. The white-wine grape has a grayish / brownish hue to its skin; ‘gris’ means ‘gray’ in French. By ...
Pinot grigio is hot, but pinot gris is cool. Whether gris or grigio, the grape is the same, the style is different. Gris, pronounced GREE, is French for gray, and grigio is Italian for gray. When ripe ...
If you’re well versed in this paradox, fast-forward down the page to six mouth-watering whites mainly in the pinot gris style – even if a couple are labelled pinot grigio. Confused? Perhaps you better ...
PINOT GRIS and pinot grigio (same grape, different styles) are the sort of versatile white wines that can sail easily through the changing seasons. Fine for warm-weather sipping, they also fit well ...
Genetically speaking, there's no difference between the first two. And, contrary to widespread belief, there's virtually no difference with regard to the latter. Pinot grigio is merely the alternative ...
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke ...
We asked three winemakers what they love about pinot gris and grigio, and exactly how they make it their own. Whether you call it pinot gris or pinot grigio the white wine is approachable, vibrant and ...
Pinot Gris (or Grigio, if Italian) is grown around the world these days, but the most significant sources are northern Italy, France’s Alsace region, and Oregon. Much of it, especially in Italy, goes ...
Twenty-five years ago, American Anthony J. Terlato stopped at a small restaurant in the town of Portogruaro in northeastern Italy and ordered all 18 brands of Pinot Grigio on the wine list. After ...